Quality Control Operator

Our client is a leading global manufacturing company within the food and additives industry, and due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Quality Control Operator to join their busy manufacturing facility in Stafford. Hours & Pay Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Day Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm You must be flexible to support business requirements and may be required to work night shifts when needed. Night Shift Pattern (when required): Week 1: Sunday to Wednesday Week 2: Monday to Wednesday Shift Hours: 7:00pm – 7:00am Key Responsibilities * Daily calibration of testing equipment * Preparation of samples for external microbiological testing * Storing and maintaining retained samples * Testing production samples in line with product specifications * Recording test results electronically * Completing quality results paperwork accurately * Testing New Product Development (NPD) samples * Collecting and storing samples for customer testing requirements * Collating samples from the production area * Validating line paperwork against finished products and identifying any discrepancies * Weekly testing of scales and thermometers * Setting up shelf-life trials as required * Carrying out daily GMP audits * Completing daily paperwork inspections * Performing labelling verification checks * Supporting the production and quality teams to maintain required stan...